Beginner Machine Workout Routine (Age 16)
Weekly Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
(Workout) | Wednesday & Sunday (Rest)
Day Muscle Group Machine Exercises Sets x Reps Notes
Chest Press Machine 3x10–12 Control weight
Pec Deck (Chest Fly) 3x12 Focus on squeeze
Monday (Push) Chest, Shoulders, Triceps Shoulder Press Machine 3x10 Don’t lock elbows
Lateral Raise Machine 3x12–15 Lighter weight
Tricep Pushdown (Cable) 3x12 Slow negative
Lat Pulldown 3x10–12 Pull to chest
Seated Row Machine 3x12 Neutral grip
Tuesday (Pull) Back, Biceps
Assisted Pull-Up Machine 3x8–10 Reduce assistance
Bicep Curl Machine 3x12 Don’t swing
Wednesday – ■ Rest – Mobility/stretching optional
Leg Press Machine 4x12 Control depth
Leg Extension 3x12 Slow movement
Thursday (Legs) Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes
Leg Curl 3x12 Squeeze hamstrings
Calf Raise Machine 4x15–20 Stretch + squeeze
Friday (Push) Chest, Shoulders, Triceps Same as Monday Same Try slight weight increase
Lat Pulldown 3x10–12 Form > weight
Seated Row Machine 3x12 Good posture
Saturday (Pull + Legs) Back, Biceps, Legs Leg Press 3x12 Lower weight than Thu
Leg Curl 3x12 Hamstring squeeze
Bicep Curl Machine 3x12 Finish strong
Sunday – ■ Rest – Recovery
■ Tips for Maximum Growth
Progressive Overload: Increase weight slowly each week (1–2.5 kg) or add 1 rep with good form.
Tempo: 2 seconds lifting, 3 seconds lowering for better muscle growth. Warm-up & Cool-down:
5–10 min cardio + stretching before/after workouts. Nutrition & Sleep: Eat enough protein-rich
foods (chicken, eggs, beans, milk, fish) and sleep 8 hrs daily. Form over weight: Don’t ego lift –
good technique builds more muscle safely.